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Five Dead, Including Two Children, in Upstate New York Plane Crash

Five Dead, Including Two Children, in Upstate New York Plane Crash

Tragedy struck upstate New York this week as a family bound for Atlanta, Georgia lost their lives in a plane crash, including two children aged 12 and 10. The fatal accident occurred Sunday, leaving a community in shock and authorities diligently working to uncover the cause.

Details of the Incident

The victims were aboard a single-engine aircraft known as the Piper Malibu Mirage. The plane, departing from Alfred S. Nader Regional Airport in Oneonta, New York, was destined for Atlanta with a scheduled stop in West Virginia for refuelling.

Authorities were alerted to a potential aircraft accident near Lake Cecil Road in Masonville, New York, around 2 p.m. The crashed Piper Malibu Mirage was located following an extensive search by multiple agencies using drones, ATVs, and helicopters.

The Victims

The victims, a family from Georgia, were identified as Roger Beggs, 76, Laura VanEpps, 43, Ryan VanEpps, 42, James R. VanEpps, 12, and Harrison VanEpps, 10. The family was returning from a baseball tournament in Cooperstown, New York.

Ongoing Investigation

The cause of the crash remains unknown. The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Collision Reconstruction Unit, and Forensic Identification Unit are working in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Board (NTSB) to investigate the circumstances leading to the crash.

Analysis of the Piper Malibu Mirage

The Piper Malibu Mirage is a popular single-engine aircraft known for its performance and capacity to cover long distances. With room for six people, it’s often a choice for small group travel. Nevertheless, like all aircraft, it is not immune to potential mechanical issues or adverse weather conditions, both factors being part of the ongoing crash investigation.

A Community in Mourning

The loss of the family has left their home community in Georgia, as well as the smaller Masonville community, in mourning. The baseball tournament they attended in Cooperstown often brings together families from across the country, making the accident a nationwide tragedy. As the investigation continues, those who knew the family are left to deal with the sudden and devastating loss.

Conclusion

The crash in upstate New York is a sobering reminder of the unpredictability of life. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the friends and extended family of those lost in this tragic event. We hope the ongoing investigation will provide some answers to the haunting questions left in the wake of such a tragedy.


Author: HERE Atlanta

HERE Atlanta

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